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We invite submissions for ten-minute talks or poster presentations at Nature Connections 2026. Your submission should outline a study, project or practice that explores nature connection – people’s relationship with the more-than-human world.

Upcoming events

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webinar

During this hour long webinar, we'll take you through how online learning works and what you can expect as an online student with the University of Derby.

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open day

Our Experience Days are exclusive events tailored to students who have applied to study at Derby. You will get the chance to explore your subject in more detail so you get a true feeling for what it would be like to study here.

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webinar

Join us, engage with our Apprenticeships Team, and find out how our programmes can work for you. These sessions offer a fantastic chance to discover how apprenticeships can support organisational leadership development and build the managers of the future.

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The Game Changer Awards in February 2026 is a dynamic celebration of innovation, purpose-driven ventures, and the changemakers shaping tomorrow. 

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workshop

The Advanced Manufacturing Support Project is designed to strengthen Derbyshire’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing by equipping local SMEs and micro-businesses with the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to thrive.

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workshop

The Work Health Hub and Derby City Job Centre would like to invite employers to a task and finish group to tackle the growing concern of economic inactivity across Derby and Derbyshire.

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conference

The inaugural University of Derby Logistics Week 2026 will bring together the academia, students and industry with this years theme being - Skills for the Future: Leadership, Technology and Inclusion in the Workforce.

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The EarthScale Regional Hub Event is part of the EarthScale project, bringing together a powerhouse network of regional hubs to build a connected, long-term ecosystem for scaling the UK’s most promising climate tech ventures.

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webinar

Join us for an engaging and informative webinar which will explore how true crime shapes our understanding of violence, justice, victims and offending behaviour.

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open day

Our Experience Days are exclusive events tailored to students who have applied to study at Derby. You will get the chance to explore your subject in more detail so you get a true feeling for what it would be like to study here.

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We are pleased to be hosting a study day that will focus on Advanced Obstetric Doppler Ultrasound.

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open day

Visit us for our on-campus Postgraduate Open Event to find out more about postgraduate study at Derby.

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We invite you to explore the concept of human sustainability and how you can enhance this within your organisation. You will hear from leading experts in the field, and have the opportunity to network with them in our conversation cafés throughout the day.

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conference

Nature Connections 2026 will bring together researchers and practitioners interested in nature connection to share and discuss the latest research, ideas, and applications.